Operations associate Jobs in Halifax, NS

Job Number: J- Job Title: Manager, Finance Operations - New Development Job Category: Finance (Accounting, AP/AR, Procurement) Job Type: Temporary Full Time Work Location: Corporate Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Manager, Finance Operations – New Development (12 month contract) to join our team.

Reporting directly to the VP, Finance Strategy, the Manager, this role is responsible for translating financial pro forma assumptions into operational plans, leading financial governance through the infancy phase of a new development project, and ensuring alignment between financial expectations and operational execution.

Working closely with Operations, Asset Management, Sales, and Finance leadership, the Manager plays a key role in supporting occupancy, revenue, cost, and margin performance, while providing proactive analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support throughout construction, start-up, and stabilization phases.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Act as the financial lead for new development projects, supporting communities from approval through ramp-up and stabilization
• Translate pro forma assumptions into operating budgets, staffing models, and financial plans
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support decision-making
• Analyze financial performance (variance, trends, key drivers) and recommend actions to achieve targets
• Partner with Operations, HR, and Sales to support workforce planning, onboarding, and labour cost management
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with operational plans and company standards
• Provide financial guidance during commissioning and start-up to ensure alignment between financial expectations and execution
• Monitor key performance metrics and provide regular insights and updates to senior leadership
• Lead financial governance processes, ensuring strong reporting, accountability, and follow-through
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support pricing, business cases, and new initiatives
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, financial planning & analysis, or related roles
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Proven ability to translate financial data into operational insights and actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting complex projects, ideally within development, start-up, or ramp-up environments
• Strong business partnering skills, with experience working across Operations, HR, and senior leadership teams
• Ability to analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making in a dynamic environment
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment across teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills (PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., Yardi, Adaptive Insights) considered an asset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences
• High attention to detail, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or CPA designation considered an asset
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or multi-site environments considered an asset

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.